Funnel Cakes

Description

You don’t need to wait for the county fair to enjoy delicious old-fashioned funnel cakes. You just need a funnel with a 1/2-inch opening that can hold a cup of batter.

Ingredients

  • 8 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  1. Heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) in a heavy skillet.
  2. Beat milk and eggs together in a large bowl. Combine flour
  3. baking powder
  4. cinnamon
  5. and salt in a separate bowl; stir into egg mixture until smooth.
  6. Use your finger to cover the funnel hole; pour in 1 cup of batter. Starting in the center of the skillet
  7. remove your finger and move the funnel in a swirling motion to make a 6- or 7-inch round. Fry in hot oil until bottom is golden brown; flip and continue cooking until golden brown all over
  8. about 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels. Continue cooking remaining batter.
  9. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar and serve warm.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Servings: 6

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